I do think there should be localized referendums where we offer people the choice of taking energy infrastructure out of local approval altogether in exchange for 10% off their bills. It would save so much time and effort. I suspect the silent majority would happily take it leaving a few people yelling at pylons.
The UK implements something similar, though without the choice.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/households-near-new-pylon...